Studying In Malaysia

Many doctors have a dream of studying at a university in Canada, United States, Australia or European country. However, there may be some obstacles for them such as high tuition fees, high living costs, the difference of social and religious conditions and the problem of children educating in foreign schools which are far from local cultures.

But, what if there is a country provides quality education with the cheapest tuition fees, the lowest living costs and at the same time in a social environment close to Arab societies, because it is a conservative Islamic country?. Studying in Malaysia may combines the quality of education and technology in the West with the conservative culture of the people of the East.


What is about Malaysia?
Malaysia, country of Southeast Asia. The Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur. Islam (Malaysia’s official religion) is followed by about three-fifths of the population. Malaysia became one of the strongest, most diversified, and fastest-growing in Southeast Asia. The country offers dozens of tertiary institutions, including universities, teacher-training colleges, and other public and private institutions with assorted specializations.


Why Malaysia is a suitable place for studying?
Studying in Malaysia offers some of advantages which may be not found in other places

1. Low tuition fees
   
   
2. Low living’s costs incomparable to European countries, Canada, USA, and Australia
   
   
3. Availability of scholarships
   
   
4. Experience a multicultural and friendly environment
   
   
5. English-taught programs
   
   
6. Accredited and certified degrees
   
   
7. Education quality
   
   
8. Educational environment which attract international universities to open branch campuses in Malaysia
   
   
9. Malaysia’s higher education system was ranked 25th in the QS Higher Education System Strength Rankings in 2018
   
   
10. Malaysia has leading research universities worldwide
    
    
11. Dedicated support for international students
    
    
12. In addition to wonderful environment, nature and climate in Malaysia
    
    
13. There are Arab schools for children
    

Samples of universities in Malaysia which offer postgraduate studying:

• University of Malaya (The World ranking 301)
  Universiti Tanku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) (The World ranking 501)
• Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) (The World ranking 601)
• Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
• Universiti Sains Malaysia
  University Putra Malaysia (The World ranking 801)
• Universiti Teknologi of Mara (UiTM) (The World ranking 1001)
• Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Intake: January, April, July, October) (Duration: Full Time: 2 years – 3 years) (tuition fees 14,000 per year)
  

Some universities like University of Malaya, the applicants can apply directly for the Doctoral programe, if they are having a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA 3.7.


What are the process of studying in Malaysia? and How to apply for postgraduate studies?
You can visit the website of each university, which has all details about programs and how to apply, requirements, tuition fees and scholarships.


Basic requirements you’ll need for every application for studying in Malaysia:

• A scan of your diploma (high school or Bachelor’s degree)
  
  
• A transcript/record of your previous courses
  
  
• A scan of your passport
  
  
• CV
  
  
• Testing scores
  
  
• Evidence of scholarship or funding
  
  
• Letters of recommendation (between 2-3)
  
  
• Language evidence (TOEFL or IELTS)
  

For more details about studying in Malaysia, you can visit the Education Malaysia global service